Ag Matters: Wet Weather Raises Harvest Concerns
Harvest is underway across the Corn Belt, but a wetter-than-expected fall has created new challenges for growers, particularly in Iowa. Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension, says widespread September rainfall has shifted the focus from getting an early start to getting the crop out before conditions worsen.
Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible in Southwest Iowa Monday Night
The National Weather Service says parts of southwest and central Iowa could see severe storms Monday night, with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
Southwest Iowa Leads State as Measles Cases Rise to 42
Iowa health officials reported 42 confirmed measles cases in 2026, with Southwest Iowa accounting for the largest regional share. Most cases involve children and teenagers. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
LIHEAP Applications Now Open To Help Iowans With Winter Heating Costs
As temperatures begin to cool across Iowa, a program designed to help eligible households with winter heating expenses is now accepting applications. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications through April 2027. Assistance is available to qualifying homeowners and renters, with applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Closed
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, including the location in Waverly in the mall between Hy-Vee and Miller True Value, have ceased all operations, according to KWWL. The medical group has experienced money issues that led to them being forced to stop operations. They borrowed more than $15 million from Farmers State Bank over several years but have defaulted on those loans. Lawyers for CVMS had sought to unfreeze financial assets and bank accounts currently blocked by Farmers State Bank but that
Gas price drop 19 cents per gallon in last week in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The price of gas has fallen 18.9 cents per gallon in the last week in Iowa. A gallon of gas is now averaging $4.02, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,036 station the state. Prices in Iowa are 12.2 cents per gallon lower...
GM to Pay Iowa $7 Million Over Alleged Driver Data Tracking
General Motors has agreed to pay Iowa $7 million after the state alleged the automaker and OnStar collected and sold driver data without proper consent. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
NAMI-SELA celebrates Tiny Homes Village groundbreaking
NAMI Southeast Louisiana broke ground on its Tiny Homes Village in Lacombe on Oct. 22, a major milestone in the group's mission to expand supportive housing for individuals living with persistent mental illness. The planned Tiny Homes Village, a pocket-type neighborhood, will provide safe, stable housing for 15 residents in...
‘Filthy, putrid or decomposed’ food among problems found in New Orleans restaurants
Officials with the Louisiana Department of Health found a host of violations during their inspections of New Orleans restaurants and kitchens during the month of October. Inspectors discovered 3 instances of food "consisting in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid or decomposed substance,” 8 instances of the presence of rodents and 3 instances of the presence of roaches. In addition, four kitchens were found to have more than 20 violations. Of the 482 locations visited, 77 were found to have no
Louisiana Newlyweds Keep The Party Rolling as Wedding Reception Floods
Six inches of water covered the dance floor at a Metairie wedding, but the bride, groom and their guests weren't about to stop partying.
